Median home value in zip code 50228 (Prairie City, IA) is $255,464, up 2.6% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$255,464

YoY Change

+2.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$51,093 on $255,464

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Stretch28.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,776

P/I28.4%

Afford$252K

Gap-$4K

P&I $1,292Tax $334Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.

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